Another Jaaaag

Born_2_Kill_83 · 9 Feb 2015 at 16:19

Picked up this S-type 2.7D on Saturday, 2005 2.7D covering 71k, a surprisingly nice drive, not far off the comfort of my XJR at all, really nicely built as well, better than my old X-Type from what I remember.
My CTR Fn2 is now up for sale as unfortunately it just wasn't practical enough since having our 1st baby. We drove it to spain last year and while it didn't miss a beat it's not really a car built for such a trek, hoping the S-Type will be more suited this year.

Plans: Mesh Grill and 250BHP remap.

Akagi · 9 Feb 2015 at 16:22

What are your personal thoughts on the styling?

I personally never really liked them. Do you, or was it more of a value for money oriented purchase?

Born_2_Kill_83 · 9 Feb 2015 at 16:26

Acme said:
What are your personal thoughts on the styling?

I personally never really liked them. Do you, or was it more of a value for money oriented purchase?

When they came out hated the styling, it has grown on me a little, and the face lift version more so, can't say I stare out the window gazing at it though. My idea was to get a large diesel car, Fn2 money wouldn't cover a 530d that would be worth considering so the S-Type was my second choice, E-Class 320cdi being 3rd.

geekman · 9 Feb 2015 at 16:51

I've always thought the facelift massively improved the styling - they're not exactly beautiful, but it turned an ugly car into a decent looking one.

Should be just the thing for long drives, and that remap will make it quicker than the petrol V6.

Voxination · 9 Feb 2015 at 18:29

Looks wonderfully barge-tastic, quite like the interior colour combo

[TW]Fox · 9 Feb 2015 at 19:18

I would definitely not have had the E320 CDI in third.

Akagi · 9 Feb 2015 at 19:57

No, but each to their own.

Swagger187 · 9 Feb 2015 at 20:00

This is not me being disrespectful, I just don't think that car as aged well at all. But needs are must.

Enjoy!

Akagi · 9 Feb 2015 at 20:34

I love how all of the posts in here are back handed compliments of sorts.

Sorry OP.

miniyazz · 9 Feb 2015 at 21:38

Welcome to the club!
How much was it if you don't mind me asking?

I don't know much about the diesel engines on these, amazing how someone bought it to do 7k/yr in

Suspension is relatively cheap if it needs a refresh, gearbox oil you can do at 100k if you like (may be worth it if it's being towing for example although I can't see a tow bar) but it's £500.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 10 Feb 2015 at 12:18

[TW]Fox;27606992 said:
I would definitely not have had the E320 CDI in third.

Acme said:
No, but each to their own.

For 5K the merc was going to be 3 years+ older and 30k+ more milage, hense being 3rd but yeah each to their own...

Acme said:
I love how all of the posts in here are back handed compliments of sorts.

Sorry OP.

It's ok I wouldn't create the post if I didn't expect it.

miniyazz said:
Welcome to the club!
How much was it if you don't mind me asking?

I don't know much about the diesel engines on these, amazing how someone bought it to do 7k/yr in

Suspension is relatively cheap if it needs a refresh, gearbox oil you can do at 100k if you like (may be worth it if it's being towing for example although I can't see a tow bar) but it's £500.

It was £4800 including a 12 month Warranty cover (not that this is probably worth any-thing)

Getting the gearbox oil done next week as I've read 70k for a change is ideally required and will be doing more than 7k a year, intend on using it to run to Spain and back perhaps a couple of times.

ADT · 10 Feb 2015 at 12:22

Have to agree these are quite ugly, no offence. But if I needed practicality and comfort I would definitely get one at the price they go for these days.

rare · 10 Feb 2015 at 12:42

I've always liked them. Looks nice and tidy.

rodenal · 10 Feb 2015 at 12:46

That's an incredible amount of money to spend on an S type imo, but I hope it serves you well regardless

Adam · 10 Feb 2015 at 16:22

I agree, seems hugely overpriced unless I am missing something? I was expecting you to say around £2.5k where I'd have said that sounds like a great alternative to a mondeo or something similar.

Kaeo · 10 Feb 2015 at 17:25

I've always found the centre console and radios in these look mega dated. Like a vectra from the late 90s. Nice cars apart from that, though.

geekman · 10 Feb 2015 at 17:38

Kaeo said:
I've always found the centre console and radios in these look mega dated. Like a vectra from the late 90s. Nice cars apart from that, though.

If you have the Nav option it removes most of the Vectra style centre console and replaces it with a fairly primitive infotainment system which makes the dash look miles better. When I was looking at XJs I discounted any that didn't have the Nav fitted for that reason: it uses pretty much the same design as the S Type and doesn't look great.

[TW]Fox · 10 Feb 2015 at 17:51

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
For 5K the merc was going to be 3 years+ older and 30k+ more milage, hense being 3rd but yeah each to their own...

You can quite easily buy 10 year old versions of any of its competition for this money so there is no way the only E Class you'd have found would have been a 2002.

Given your Jag history I suspect the E Class was never in the running, the E Class is a better car in every way.

miniyazz · 10 Feb 2015 at 18:27

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
For 5K the merc was going to be 3 years+ older and 30k+ more milage, hense being 3rd but yeah each to their own...

It's ok I wouldn't create the post if I didn't expect it.

It was £4800 including a 12 month Warranty cover (not that this is probably worth any-thing)

Getting the gearbox oil done next week as I've read 70k for a change is ideally required and will be doing more than 7k a year, intend on using it to run to Spain and back perhaps a couple of times.

Cool, will be worth paying a little more if it saves you hassle/repairs down the line

I meant the original owner, assuming you're the second, did on average 7k miles/yr.

TS7 · 10 Feb 2015 at 19:25

Adam said:
I agree, seems hugely overpriced unless I am missing something? I was expecting you to say around £2.5k where I'd have said that sounds like a great alternative to a mondeo or something similar.

For 2.5k you're looking at pre-facelift. A good facelift costs between 3.5 - 6k depending on age, mileage, spec etc. Theres some 08 models with very low mileage I've seen on sale circa 7-8k - no idea if they sell, I'd be shocked if they do.

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